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05 Next steps Next steps Chapter 05 16 f f End of support for Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2 is scheduled for January 2020, so now is the ideal time to consider migrating to Azure. f f It's critical to develop a migration strategy to help ensure a seamless migration—a complete strategy should consider end cloud environment, training, and readiness of workloads and applications. f f To define a well-appointed migration portfolio, categorize different applications by grouping them based on migration compatibility results. f f The right migration approach depends on business requirements and technical feasibility, including upgrading, migrating, or modernizing Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2 workloads. f f After transforming workloads to Azure, you can focus on optimizing them to enhance security, improve performance, and maximize ROI. f f Throughout the cloud adoption journey, Microsoft and partners provide tools, resources, and guidance: from assessing existing business processes and infrastructure, to performing workload and database migration, to managing and optimizing post-migration workloads in Azure. Prepare for Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2 end of support. Sign up for an Azure free trial—$200 credit for 30 days, 12 months of free services. Learn more about Azure Migration Center. Create your free Azure account and start exploring it. Train to build expertise in Azure. Find the right partner for your needs.

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